UQS 2081 : ARCHERY

SECTION 1G

NAME :
DZUL ISKANDAR BIN MUHAMAD
FAUZI

TELEPHONE NUMBER :
010 4547824 (WHATSAPP ONLY)
OBJECTIVES

You will be able to…

•1. Show a basic understanding of the history of archery
•2. Identify the parts of a bow
•3. Identify the parts of an arrow
•4. Be able to identify basic bow hunting equipment
•5. Know safety rules
HISTORY OF THE BOW AND
ARROW
• The use of the bow and arrow is recorded as early as 3,000
B.C.
• The Egyptians used bows shorter than a man’s height, with
arrows two feet long or more.
• Early bows were “ C” shaped. When shooting these bows,
the archer would pull the string with a ring held around the
thumb. The early longbow was 5-6 feet in length and was
usually made of yew (specie of tree).
THE BOW AND ARROW IN FIRST
NATION LIFE
• Native Americans were America’s first bow hunters.

• The bow and arrow were intrinsic to the way of life of

many First Nations groups. It is a superb weapon for
stalking prey, quietly and efficiently.
THE BOW AND ARROW IN FIRST
NATION LIFE (CONT.)
• For many First Nations people, the bow and arrow are the
embodiment of power and magic. The power to create bows
and arrows was attained through the spirit world. The
Omaha had bowmakers who were given tobacco and gifts
in exchange for their bow-making service. The bowmaker
would then make the bow, but not the arrows or bowstring;
these were made by other specialists.
THE BOW AND ARROW IN FIRST
NATION LIFE (CONT.)
• First Nations bows and arrows varied both in the form and
the materials used in construction. There are three main
styles of bows: the long bow, the recurve bow and the
composite bow.
THE BOW AND ARROW IN FIRST
NATION LIFE (CONT.)
• The form took into consideration the local environment.
The woodland bow was a light bow best suited for stealth
and speed when moving through the forest. On the plains,
where visibility was good and arrows could fly greater
distances unobstructed people had larger bows. With the
advent of the horse on the plains, both bows and arrows
became shorter, because smaller bow and arrows were
easier to manipulate while riding.
KNOW YOUR BOW AND ARROW

• Modern bows can shoot arrows more than 200 metre, at

speeds more than 217 kilometre per hour. Any bow can be
dangerous at any range and should be handled responsibly.
A bow is a short range hunting tool. Shots are usually
limited to 40 metre or less, at this range arrow penetrates
and can even pass through an animal. Most shots are taken
at 20 metre or less.
THE ANATOMY OF THE BOW –

1 - HANDLE OR GRIP
2 - LIMB
3 - STRING &
NOCKING POINT
4 - ARROW REST
5 - NOCK OR NOTCH
 COMMON BOW TYPES

• Longbow (Stick Bow)

• Longbow (Stick Bow): “ traditional” bow, has straight limbs that
form arc when strung. Used by those interested in traditional shooting
with little additional equipment.
RECURVE BOW

• Recurve Bow: much like longbow, but limbs curve back away from
belly of bow, which can provide more power in a shorter bow than a
longbow. Popular choice because it’s smooth and quiet.
COMPOUND BOW

• Compound Bow: most popular bow for both hunting and target
shooting. Wheels and cables attached to limbs to make it easier to hold
at full draw (pulled completely back) and able to propel arrow faster
than longbow or recurve bow.